University of Virginia Health System presents
Therapeutic Apheresis Academy
2015
October 1-3, 2015
Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center, National Harbor, MD
The distinguished faculty
is comprised of renowned
experts selected to
provide an interactive,
multidisciplinary, and
interprofessional
educational program.
Educational program
developed in cooperation
with the American Society
for Apheresis.
COURSE DIRECTOR
Rasheed A. Balogun,
MD, FACP, FASN, HP (ASCP)
University of Virginia Health System
Division of Nephrology
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Therapeutic Apheresis Academy is a multidisciplinary 2½ day course for physicians in nephrology, hematology, pathology/blood banking, and other allied health professionals with an interest in therapeutic apheresis. This conference will build upon previously
established interprofessional learning using modern learning techniques. The interactive
Friday didactic sessions will present an overview of current practice and information on
building a new therapeutic apheresis service. The small group and fully interactive Saturday
demonstration workshops will showcase clinical applications and provide an opportunity to
glean practical tips from expert practitioners.
ACCREDITATION AND DESIGNATION STATEMENT
The University of Virginia School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide
continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Virginia School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of
13 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM didactic sessions and 3.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
for the lab workshop. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent
of their participation in the activity.
HOURS OF PARTICIPATION STATEMENT
The University of Virginia School of Medicine awards 16 hours of participation (equivalent
to 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ) for the didactic sessions and 3 hours of participation
for the Saturday workshop) to each non-physician participant who successfully completes this
educational activity. The University of Virginia School of Medicine maintains a permanent
record of participation for six (6) years.
ATTENDANCE
The University of Virginia Office of Continuing Medical Education requires that all
participants at live CME activities sign attendance sheets daily to confirm participation in
the CME activity for that day. Participants are responsible for accurately tracking their actual
participation at live events.
LOCATION
This activity will be held at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center, 201
Waterfront Street, National Harbor, Maryland.
PARKING
Onsite parking is available for $24/day.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Rooms have been reserved at the Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center, 201
Waterfront Street, National Harbor, Maryland. To ensure that you receive the conference rate
of $235/night, please book your hotel reservation online before Wednesday, August 27, 2015 at:
Rooms are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Attendees making reservations by
telephone (877-491-0468) should use the group name “UVATherapeutic Apheresis Academy.”
SPECIAL NEEDS
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires that all individuals, regardless of their
disabilities, have equal access. The Office of Continuing Medical Education at the University
of Virginia School of Medicine is pleased to assist participants with special needs. Written
requests must be received 30 days prior to the conference date. These should be mailed to
UVA Office of Continuing Medical Education, Box 800711, Charlottesville, VA 22908 or
to [email protected]. Some of the conference venues used by the University of Virginia
Office of Continuing Medical Education are registered historic properties and may not be
fully ADA accessible. Please feel free to contact the facility if you have specific questions.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions regarding this activity, please contact Office of Continuing Medical Education
Jann Balmer PhD at [email protected]
REGISTRATION AND FEES
The Didactic Only registration fee provides admittance to the Thursday and Friday didactic
educational programs and materials, breakfast, lunch, and breaks, and the exhibitor tables for
all registrants.
The Didactic & Demonstration Workshop registration fee additionally provides admittance
to the Saturday hands-on Demonstration Workshop. To register for this activity, please visit
www.cmevillage.com
After Aug 1st
Physician ....................... $475.00.................... $575.00
Other HCP.................... $375.00.................... $475.00
Resident/Fellow.............. $375.00 ................... $475.00
Lab................................... $75.00......................$75.00
Registration will close Monday 9/21/15
CONFIRMATION & CANCELLATION POLICY
Upon receipt of registration and payment, you will receive an email confirmation.
Registration fees will be refunded (less a $50 administrative fee) for written cancellations
(emails and faxed requests are acceptable) received a minimum of 14 days prior to the
activity date. No refunds will be granted for registration fees of less than $50 or for
cancellations made within 14 days of the activity.
The University of Virginia School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel CME activities
if necessary. In this case, the entire registration fee will be refunded. All other expenses
incurred in conjunction with this CME activity are the sole responsibility of the participant.
DIDACTIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of the didactic sessions, the participant should be able to:
At the end of the main conference, participants should be able to:
1. Discuss current clinical indications for therapeutic apheresis
2. Explain newer therapeutic apheresis modalities
3. Apply clinical and administrative knowledge necessary to set up and run a
Therapeutic Apheresis Service
4. Describe techniques that minimize adverse events
5. Describe the attributes of varying types of apheresis equipment
At the end of the laboratory experience, participants will be able to:
1) Distinguish and differentiate procedures performed by several classes of therapeutic
apheresis instrument modalities: (
a) centrifugation,
b) column (filtration) and
c) centrifugation + irradiation.
2) Elucidate patient information required for procedures performed on each class of
instrument.
3) Describe the vascular access options and requirements as these relate to patient,
procedure and instrument.
4) Describe the blood pathway from access through processing and returning to the
patient for the various procedures and instruments.
5) Identify instrument parameters which can be adjusted by the operator during a
procedure.
Thursday, Oct 1, 2015
AGENDA
8:00Welcome
Rasheed A Balogun, MD
I: Therapeutic Apheresis Medicine; The Basics
8:05
Rasheed A Balogun, MD
Therapeutic Apheresis Medicine: An Overview
8:10
David Ward, MD
8:55
Therapeutic Apheresis Hardware & Technology
Dobri Kiprov, MD
Questions and Answers
9:40
9:50
Break: Meet the Exhibitors
10:10 Guidelines on the Use of Therapeutic Apheresis in Clinical Practice –
An Evidence-Based Approach: A Preview of the 2016 Special Issue.
Joseph “ Yossi” Schwartz, MD
10:55 Behind the Scenes in the Blood Bank:
When Plasma/RBC are Used for Replacement During Apheresis Procedures
Jill Adamski MD, PhD
11:40 Questions and Answers
12:00 Lunch - Provided
II: Clinical Applications – Part 1
1:00
Gayle Vranic, MD
1:05
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura:
Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management
Rasheed A Balogun, MD
Renal Indications for the Therapeutic Apheresis Medicine; A Core Curriculum
1:50
Andre Kaplan, MD
Questions and Answers
2:35
2:50
Break: Meet the Exhibitors
Adoptive Immunotherapy for Renal Cancer
3:10
Tamila L Kindwall-Keller
Apheresis Support in Renal Transplantation Medicine
3:55
Gayle Vranic, MD
Questions & Answers
4:40
4:50
Closing Comments
Rasheed A Balogun, MD
5:00Ajourn
Friday, Oct 2, 2015
8:00Welcome
Rasheed A Balogun, MD
8:05
III: Clinical Applications- Part 2
Rasheed A Balogun, MD
Clinical Trials in Apheresis Medicine; Past and Present
8:10
Andre Kaplan, MD
8:55
Therapeutic Apheresis for Neurological Disorders
Kelley Gwathmey, MD
9:40
Questions and Answers
9:55
Break: Meet the Exhibitors
10:15 Vascular Access Options for Apheresis Medicine
Kambiz Kalantari, MD
11:00 IV: Therapeutic Apheresis in Special Patient Cohorts
Kambiz Kalantari, MD
11:05 Extracorporeal Photopheresis: Technique and Established Cinical Uses
Jill Adamski MD, PhD
11:50 Questions and Answers
12:00Lunch
1:00
1:05
Lipid Apheresis; Technique, Indications and Proven Successes
David Ward, MD
1:50
Therapeutic Apheresis in Children: Special Considerations.
Edward Wong, MD
2:35
Questions and Answers
2:45
Break: Meet the Exhibitors
3:05
V: Anatomy of a Therapeutic Apheresis Service
Rasheed A Balogun, MD
3:10
Starting a New Therapeutic Apheresis Service in a Resource Poor Setting;
Fatiu Arogundade, MD
3:40
Challenging Apheresis Procedures; Simultaneous Ventricular
Assist Device, ECMO, CRRT
Judy Kauffman, RN
Professional Billing and Reimbursement for Therapeutic Apheresis:
4:10
Money Matters
Rasheed A Balogun, MD
Questions and Answers
4:40
4:50
Closing Comments
Rasheed A Balogun, MD
5:00Adjourn
Saturday, October 3, 2015
8:30
Sign-in and Breakfast
8:45
Welcome and Introduction to the Workshop
Rasheed Balogun, MD
9:00-9:35 / 9:35-10:10 / 10:10-10:45 / 0:45-11:20 / 11:20-11:55
The workshop participants will spend 35 minutes at each of the five stations described below.
By the end of this workshop the participant should be able to:
1. Distinguish and differentiate procedures performed by several classes of
therapeutic apheresis instrument modalities:
(1) centrifugation, (2) column (filtration) and (3) centrifugation + irradiation.
2. Elucidate patient information required for procedures performed on each class
of instrument.
3. Describe the vascular access options and requirements as these relate to patient,
procedure and instrument.
4. Describe the blood pathway from access through processing and return to the
patient for the various procedures and instruments.
5. Identify instrument parameters which can be adjusted by the operator during
a procedure.
Station Descriptions
1 Centrifugation based Therapeutic Apheresis (Instrument 1) Ted Pearson, RN
2 Centrifugation based Therapeutic Apheresis (Instrument 2)
Martina Odusanya, RN
3 Centrifugation + Irradiation (Extracorporeal Photopheresis)
Jill Adamski MD, PhD
4 Column (filtration) based Therapeutic Apheresis
Rasheed Balogun, MD, Judy C. Kauffman, RN;
5 Vascular Access
Gayle Vranic, MD, Istifanus B Bosan, MD
11:55 Closing Comments
Rasheed Balogun, MD
12:00Adjourn
Saturday, October 3, 2015 - Demonstration Workshop (additional cost)
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Identify instrument parameters which can be adjusted by the operator during a
procedure.
Distinguish and differentiate procedures performed by several classes of dialysis and
therapeutic apheresis instrument modalities: (1) centrifugation, (2) column (filtration)
and (3) centrifugation + irradiation.
Elucidate patient information required for procedures performed on each class of
instrument.
Describe the vascular access options and requirements as these relate to patient,
procedure and instrument.
Describe the blood pathway from access through processing and return to the patient
for the various procedures and instruments
FACULTY
Invited Faculty & Organizing Committees
Jill Adamski MD, PhD
Mayo Clinic
Fatiu A. Arogundade, MBBS, FMCP, FWACP, ISN Fellow†
Obafemi Awolowo University
Rasheed A. Balogun, MD, FACP, FASN, HP (ASCP)*
University of Virginia Health System
Istifanus Bosan, MD
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Kelley Gwathmey, MD
University of Virginia Health System
Kambiz Kalantari, MD
University of Virginia Health System
Andre Kaplan, MD*
University of Connecticut Health Center
Judy C. Kauffman, MSN, RN, CNN*
University of Virginia Health System
Tamila L. Kindwall-Keller, DO
University of Virginia Health System
Dobri Kiprov, MD
California Pacific Medical Center
Ted H. Pearson, RN
University of Virginia Health System
Joseph “Yossi” Schwartz, MD, MPH
Columbia University
Gayle Vranic, MD
University of Virginia Health System
David M. Ward, MD, FRCP (Glasg), HP(ASCP)
University of California San Diego
Edward Wong, MD
Children’s National Medical Center
DISCLOSURE OF FACULTY FINANCIAL AFFILIATIONS
The University of Virginia School of Medicine, as an ACCME accredited provider, endorses and strives
to comply with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards of
Commercial Support, Commonwealth of Virginia statutes, University of Virginia policies and procedures,
and associated federal and private regulations and guidelines on the need for disclosure and monitoring of
proprietary and financial interests that may affect the scientific integrity and balance of content delivered
in continuing medical education activities under our auspices.
The University of Virginia School of Medicine requires that all CME activities accredited through this
institution be developed independently and be scientifically rigorous, balanced, and objective in the presentation/discussion of its content, theories, and practices.
All faculty presenters participating in an accredited CME activity are expected to disclose relevant
financial relationships with commercial entities occurring within the past 12 months (such as grants or
research support, employee, consultant, stock holder, member of speakers bureau, etc.). The University of
Virginia School of Medicine will employ appropriate mechanisms to resolve potential conflicts of interest
to maintain the standards of fair and balanced education to the participant. Questions about specific
strategies can be directed to the Office of Continuing Medical Education, University of Virginia School of
Medicine, Charlottesville, Virginia.
The faculty and staff of the University of Virginia Office of Continuing Medical Education have no
financial affiliations to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF DISCUSSION OF NON FDA-APPROVED USES FOR PHARMACEUTICAL
PRODUCTS AND/OR MEDICAL DEVICES
The University of Virginia School of Medicine, as an ACCME provider, requires that all faculty presenters identify and disclose any off-label uses for pharmaceutical and medical device products. The University of Virginia School of Medicine recommends that each physician fully review all the available data on
new products or procedures prior to clinical use.